Dear Isaac Newton, You're Ruining My Life by Rachel Hruza

Though the characters come off as older than seventh-graders, and the pace drags in places, plenty of readers will identify with Truth and her relatable dilemma.' - Booklist Hruza has a funny and bright character in Truth, and the supporting characters are well rounded. Secrets, however, lead to lies, and Truth needs to find her way out of the tangle she has snarled herself in, even if it means revealing her secret to everyone. Brendan seems happy to give Truth his full attention, even when he discovers her secret by accident.

It's difficult, but she manages it and even catches the eye of her crush, Brendan Matthews. She blames Isaac Newton and gravity for her predicament, and she decides to try to keep the brace a secret, known only to her family her best friend, Megan and the necessary adults at school. 'Truth Trendon, age 12, starts to wear a back brace to keep her scoliosis at bay, right before junior high starts. Palacio's Wonder may enjoy this.'- Kirkus Reviews 'A compelling middle-school tale that captures the realities of living with scoliosis while maintaining the realistic drama of everyday life.'- Girls' Life 'You're gonna laugh, you're gonna think, you're gonna root for Truth Trendon every step of the way-through sand, through tuna fish, and through each hilariously awkward middle-school moment in this fun and heartfelt debut!' -Brooks Benjamin, author of My Seventh-Grade Life in Tights Dear Isaac Newton, You're Ruining Me Life made me laugh and gave me all the feels.' -Erin Dionne, author of The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet 'I cannot tell a lie: I loved Truth Trendon! She's a smart, funny heroine who readers will connect with and root for. Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing ISBN: 9781510725263 Number of pages: 356 Weight: 469 g Dimensions: 210 x 140 x 30 mm MEDIA REVIEWS Add to that a fight with her best friend, a looming school-wide presentation, and mean rumors, and it's a recipe for disaster.Īs Truth navigates the ups and downs of middle school, can she learn to accept her true self, curvy spine and all? When Truth's crush entrusts her with a big secret of his own, it leads to even more lying. She's terrified that her classmates are going to find out about it.īut it's hard keeping it a secret (especially when gym class is involved), and secrets quickly turn into lies. She has to wear a t-shirt under it and bulky clothes over it, making her feel both sweaty and unfashionable. Truth's brace is hard plastic, tight, and uncomfortable.

She decides gravity is to blame for curving her spine and ruining her life. As if seventh grade isn't hard enough, Truth Trendon learns she has to wear a back brace to help her worsening scoliosis.

Dear Isaac Newton, You're Ruining My Life by Rachel Hruza